How much time do you spend self-managing your short-term rental? Weighing the pros and cons of LTR vs STR in my market. Yes, STRs appear to have better cashflow, but unsure of the time commitment needed. My wife an...

Hi All,New to bigger pockets and RE investing in general. Located near Columbus, IN. Posted this in the starting out thread but thought I would get some thoughts here. Columbus Market -- Should I be concerned that Cum...

Hi Everyone,I've been reading/learning from biggerpockets for a while now. Recently moved to the area about 6 months ago and coming from central New York I have found the market to be noticeably more expensive here in...

Hi all! 
I'm curious if anyone has any insight or thoughts on purchasing an investment property to leverage as an Airbnb or STR, but... 
HERE IS THE CAVEAT: I'm particularly intrigued by this shift in travelers/STR ...

I have a 4-bedroom, 1-bath (downstairs unit in a duplex) that I am currently advertising for new tenants. Usually if have a group of four roommates or a family… but on this round of advertising, I have had several in...

Do You Think You Can Get More Money In The Long Run Renting it Furnished or Un-Furnished?

My husband and I are empty-nesters just beginning our real estate adventure. We have a 3 bed 2.5 bath home that we are planning to move out of to house-hack a multifamily property. What's your best advice on convertin...

In order to save on some money, do many of you buy the materials your self or do you have the contractor do everything? also as far as staging goes, where do you usually buy the staging furniture from and how much wou...

CBS This Morning Chip and JoAnna GainesThis morning on CBS News. Interview with Chip and JoAnna Gaines.

Hi All, am hoping for some feedback here.I am comparing Astoria in Queens against what I think as similar neighborhoods in Brooklyn, ie  Bed-sty, Bushwick, Crown Heights.If it is up to me, Astoria would be my #1 choic...